Program Descriptions

English 105

* Course Goals: English 105, a four-credit-hour
course, introduces students to critical reading and writing in the academic
environment. Throughout the semester students practice the following academic
skills:

Technological literacy skills to rhetorically analyze online resources based
on the audience addressed, the purpose explored, and the language used

English 107

*ENG 107 is an individualized course providing instruction for improving proficiency in writing. This course is taken concurrently with ENG 105 in order to provide supplemental instruction. Special emphasis is placed on aspects of the composing process indicated by individual needs. By the end of the semester, students should be able to demonstrate competency in writing in the university context.

Upon successful completion of the course, a student will be able to:

* Effectively use fundamental writing principles

* Organize ideas in paragraphs and essays

* Connect paragraphs through transition techniques

* Gain competency in grammatical construction and sentence variety

* Complete 105-level English coursework

English 205

* Course Goals: English 205 is a two-credit-hour
course that focuses on writing principles necessary for systematic inquiry into
the forms and techniques of academic writing standards. Students practice the
following:

Advanced analytical thinking, reading, and writing skills

Advanced critical writing and argumentation skills

Advanced research skills

Writing Center

* Walk-in tutoring
* English 100

Computer Lab

* to increase technological literacy skills of
English 105 students
* to provide open hours for all 105 students